30/04/2026
Loving the Chance Glass platters on the clear glass table outside the shop today.
Chance Glass made all kinds of glass items including the glazing for Crystal Palace to house the Great Exhibition of 1851, and the Houses of Parliament, (built 1840–1860). At that time it was the only firm able to make the opal glass for the four faces of the Westminster Clock Tower which houses the famous bell, Big Ben. Other products included stained glass windows, ornamental lamp shades, microscope glass slides, painted glassware, glass tubing and specialist types of glass.
The platters and plates we have date from the 1950s until 1976 and are still eminently affordable & collectable. My favourite pattern is the atomic swirl situated in the middle of the table in this photo.
We are open today Thursday 30th April, Friday 1st May and Saturday 2nd May 11am-6pm. We overlook the world heritage Saltaire model village behind the Ring o Bells pub.
Come see us and our neighbours
Chance glass, decorative glassware, mid century, Saltaire